City of Canning
Riverton
Riverton at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
6,078
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Riverton.
Riverton is a suburb in Western Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$440,000
Sales data pending
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
6,078
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.43%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.57%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,078
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverton.
Local schools for Riverton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Riverton Primary School
Riverton Education Support Centre
Shelley Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Riverton.
- What is the median house price in Riverton?
- The median house price in Riverton, WA 6148 is $440,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Riverton postcode?
- Riverton is in the 6148 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- What is the average rent in Riverton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Riverton?
- There are 20 schools serving Riverton on this page, including Queen of Apostles School, Riverton Primary School, Riverton Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Riverton?
- Riverton has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Riverton?
- Riverton is close to Shelley, Willetton, Waterford, Parkwood, Wilson.
- What is the population of Riverton?
- Riverton has approximately 6,078 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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